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"We boldly ask that you partner with us as we embark on our most significant capital campaign to date - one that celebrates our history and pushes us to look over the horizon at what is to come."
David Ingram '81, Chairman of the Board of Trustees

Annual Fund

Goal $1,000,000.00

Current $112,330.00

Remaining $887,670.00

Goal Participation 51%

Current Participation 27%

As of Date 7/6/2009

Start Date 7/1/2009

End Date 6/30/2010

Last Year Amount $995,000.00

Last Year Participation 49%

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History

African American Studies (AP)

This is a year-long course designed to expand on the traditional United States History course by looking comprehensively at the history of Africans in America. As we follow the timeline of Africans coming to America from the pre-colonial period up to the present day, we will explore the significant contributions and experiences of African Americans in United States history. The course will take an interdisciplinary approach that reaches into a variety of fields—literature, the arts and humanities, political science, geography, and science—to explore the vital contributions and experiences of African Americans.  A fundamental objective will be to provide the student with a firm understanding of how African Americans have shaped America–its history, laws, institutions, culture and arts, and even the current practice of American democracy. This will all broaden students’ understanding of our nation and its development. This course is an elective option for seniors and may also serve to fulfill the social studies requirement in the history department.
Civics

This course, intended for 9th graders, is divided into distinct but related topics and will provide students the foundation to understand the political and economic climate in their community, the United States, and the world. During the first quarter, students will study the Constitution and its roots and other founding documents, the scope of federal power, the branches of government, elections, the role of the media, and the rights and responsibilities of citizens. Many of these topics will be reinforced during the second quarter as students begin to explore ways in which they can become informed and active citizens in their community by examining the processes of local and state government. During the third quarter, students will be able to place their understanding of American government in a global context through a comparative analysis of other political systems and cultures. Not only will students develop an appreciation of similarly-situated and differently-situated countries, they will build upon their prior knowledge of the globe developed during their 8th grade Cultural Geography course. The 4th quarter will offer an overview of economics as students learn about financial literacy and are exposed to the basics of micro- and macro-economic principles.
Contemporary Issues I: Politics, Economy, and the Law
Contemporary Issues II: Politics, Economy, and the Law
Economics - Independent Study
EL Nashville & America in the 1960s
Roots of Modern America

United States history from the pre-Columbian era to the early 20th century.
Seminar: Harlem Renaissance & the Jazz Age

This half-credit, semester-long course explores the cultural history of one of the formative decades of the American experience. Intended as a preparation for college-level seminars, this interdisciplinary course explores the cultural history of America in the 1920s. Drawing on faculty from several departments, the course considers the development of political, social, and artistic forces (literary, musical, theatrical, and cinematic). The study will focus on how different genres define racial identity, nationalism, and modernism in the age after the end World War I and leading up to the Stock Market Crash of 1929. Prerequisite: senior standing. Taught only in the first semester.
Seminar: Nashville & America in the 1960s

This half-credit, semester-long course explores the cultural history of one of the formative decades of the American experience. Intended as a preparation for college-level seminars, this interdisciplinary course explores the cultural history of America in the 1960s. Drawing on faculty from several departments, the course considers the development of political, social, and artistic forces. During the 3rd quarter, the course will primarily cover the Civil Rights movement and other related cultural and student movements. The fourth quarter focuses on the Cold War, the Vietnam War, and the Space Race. We will also arrange some special events including a field trip to Nashville sit-in locations and related sites, occasional special panels, and guest speakers. Prerequisite: senior standing. Taught only in the second semester.
US Government - Independent Study
US History (7)

United States History is a survey of our nation designed to illustrate how America’s past has shaped the present republic, how the United States has grown in size and stature, and how its people have responded to crises. Emphasis is placed on the need to analyze our national past so students are able to plan the best political, social, and economic direction for the future. The course follows a chronological approach from early exploration to the present, giving special emphasis to Tennessee’s role and perspective in the American story.
Cultural Geography

The course begins with an introductory unit covering terminology and concepts that will recur throughout the year. After the initial introductory unit, each unit examines a particular region of the world. Within each region, students study maps, learning country names and locations as well as physical features; explore unique cultural traits of the region's people; examine the region's common history; and focus on the particular history, culture, and characteristics of selected countries within the region. Cultural Geography is a course which offers an overview of the major geographical regions of our world and how man interacts with his physical environment. A concerted effort is made to relate geographic, climatic, historical, and cultural developments into a unified picture, stressing the interdependence of people, world problems, and the biosphere which we inhabit. Particular emphasis is also placed on connecting historical/cultural patterns and the physical geography of places with current events and contemporary issues.
Ancient and Medieval History

This foundational course examines the development of diverse, traditional world civilizations from their earliest beginnings through 1400 A.D. The survey of cultures in the Near East, Asia, Africa, Europe, and Latin America provides a rich experience in the humanities and an introduction to historical concepts, skills, and methods, including a significant amount of primary document analysis. It complements the eighth grade Cultural Geography course, providing both fuller historical context for cultures studied the previous year and an essential bridge to the required high school history courses. Designed for students in the 9th or 10th grade, it is recommended as a foundation for Modern European History; it is a required prerequisite for Modern European History AP and American History AP.
US History

This survey of American History for sophomores or juniors provides students with a comprehensive overview of the political, diplomatic, social, economic and intellectual/cultural history of the United States pre-1492 to the late-20th century. The major themes around which the course is organized include: the evolution of the nation's political institutions, the transformation of the American economy, , the formation and development of American culture and identity, and America's changing role in world affairs. American History should be taken prior to enrolling in Modern European History, preferably in the sophomore year, in order to reap the benefits of sophomores reading American literature in their English classes.
US History (AP)

This more demanding American History course for sophomores and juniors meets the criteria of the College Board’s Advanced Placement program. A college level survey of United States History, it integrates biographical, economic, social, political, diplomatic and intellectual/cultural perspectives. It includes more supplemental readings and is more analytical writing-intensive than the non-AP course. Students also are expected to master more material through independent reading, providing more opportunity for discussion and greater focus on primary documents. Prerequisite: excellence in Ancient and Medieval History or departmental approval for strong ninth grade students whose schedule prevent them from taking Ancient and Medieval History.
Modern Europe and the World

A lively and challenging survey of Europe in the modern world from 1450 to the present, the format for this course is predominately lecture; students use and strengthen skills in note taking, textbook comprehension and analysis, and research. Thematic developments unfold chronologically and encompass a broad range of challenging topics, including social and economic change, political structures, issues and conflicts, and artistic and intellectual life. Designed for juniors and seniors. Prerequisite: American History.
European History (AP)

This college level survey in modern European history — from the 14th century to the present — provides students with the analytic and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems and materials in modern history. Summer reading is required for Modern European History AP, and evaluation of summer reading is factored into the average for the first quarter of the course. Prerequisite: Ancient and Medieval History or Department Approval.
US Government

This half credit, semester course for juniors and seniors offers an analytical look at modern American government and politics. The course involves both the study of general concepts used to interpret American politics and the analysis of specific case studies. In addition to a thorough examination of the U.S. Constitution, the student will become familiar with the various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute political landscape in the United States. Some major topical areas of analysis include the Constitutional underpinnings of American government, political beliefs and behaviors, political parties and interest groups, institutions and policy processes of the national government, and civil rights and civil liberties. Students typically follow this course with Economics in the spring semester.
Economics

This half credit, semester course for juniors and seniors provides a comprehensive overview of the main features of the American economy. Major topics include: basic economic theory, the structure and function of the American free enterprise system, the role of government in regulating economic activity, and comparative and international economics. Both micro- and macroeconomics issues will be addressed in the course, but the primary focus will be upon the causes and consequences of economic growth. Students typically take American Government the semester prior to taking this course.
US Government & Politics (AP)

This half credit, semester course is taught at the college level and is designed to prepare junior and senior students for the Advanced Placement Exam. This course takes an interpretative look at American politics. Extensive reading includes both primary and secondary sources. The student will look at the institutions and relationships, policies and parties, liberties and concepts that constitute American government. Taught only in the fall semester. Prerequisite: Department approval.
Comparative Government & Politics (AP)

This half credit, semester course is taught at the college level and is designed to prepare junior and senior students for the Advanced Placement Exam. Six countries form the core of the course of study: Great Britain, Russia, China, Mexico, Nigeria, and Iran. Topics and themes in the course include the sources of public authority and political power around the world, the comparative study of the relationship between state and society, the relationships between citizens and states including individual participation, political and institutional frameworks, political change over time and an examination of comparative political theory. Taught only in the spring semester. Prerequisite: Department approval.
World History (AP)

This year-long AP course is offered as an elective to highly motivated seniors. The survey examines global history (Asia, Africa, Europe, Mesoamerica, Islam, and Mongol) from around 1000 A.D. to the present. The course highlights the nature of changes in international frameworks and their causes and consequences, the relationship of change and continuity over time, comparison and contrast within and between civilizations, and the gradual knitting together of the world into an interconnected whole over the last thousand years. Critical and interpretative skills are important for success in this course, which focuses more on exposition of trends than on year-to- year knowledge of political events. Prerequisite: Recommendation by teacher of last course, minimum 88 average in last course, and departmental approval.

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